Gilbert Town Code Ch. 10 limits residential dogs/cats and treats hoarding under AZ §13-2910 animal cruelty. MCACC investigates with Gilbert Police; kennel permit required for 5+ dogs/cats.
Gilbert Town Code Chapter 10 (Animals) caps single-family residential properties at 4 dogs and/or cats (combined) over 4 months old without a kennel license. 5-10 animals requires Class I kennel permit; >10 requires Class II. Hoarding prosecuted under AZ §13-2910: class 1 misdemeanor up to $2,500/6 months jail per animal; felony level if serious neglect or repeat conduct. Gilbert PD Animal Crimes coordinates with Maricopa County Animal Care & Control on seizures. Convicted hoarders commonly banned from future ownership as probation term. Gilbert has increased proactive welfare sweeps in unincorporated pockets after several high-profile cases.
Exceeding limit without permit: $150 civil + 30-day cure. Misdemeanor cruelty: $2,500 + jail/animal. Felony cruelty (10+ animals or serious neglect): up to $150,000 + prison. Boarding restitution typically $20-$40/animal/day.
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